heartwarming
adjective
heart·warm·ing
ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
It's heartwarming how their neighbors pitched in to help.
Examples of heartwarming in a Sentence
The movie is a heartwarming story about a boy and his dog.
It's heartwarming to see how his neighbors have helped him.
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The Chiefs' official Instagram account captured the heartwarming moment on video and shared the clip on Instagram.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
On Reddit's r/aldi thread, a user shared a heartwarming story about a mother who, thanks to the budget-friendly option, was able to give her children a full Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in their lives.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Veteran hairstylist Sabine Bellevue’s new children’s book blends a heartwarming story with wash day tips and a celebration of the Creole language.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The heartwarming post, shared on Reddit in October under the username u/Pooraf666, shows the poster’s cat, 18-month-old Bobby, laying on top of her owner, near her knee, watching her with loving eyes as if trying to heal her.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
On Reddit's r/aldi thread, a user shared a heartwarming story about a mother who, thanks to the budget-friendly option, was able to give her children a full Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in their lives.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Veteran hairstylist Sabine Bellevue’s new children’s book blends a heartwarming story with wash day tips and a celebration of the Creole language.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The heartwarming post, shared on Reddit in October under the username u/Pooraf666, shows the poster’s cat, 18-month-old Bobby, laying on top of her owner, near her knee, watching her with loving eyes as if trying to heal her.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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heartwarming
adjective
heart·warm·ing
ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions
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